How-To Geek
Your OnePlus Phone Has a Huge SMS Vulnerability
OnePlus phones remain popular, even if they might not have the same weight they did before. If you happen to have a OnePlus phone, you'll want to know about this vulnerability—and while a fix is on the way, you should continue to be careful while it lands.
Google Search Only Got Worse After the Death of "Googlewhacks"
Google is far and away the most dominant search engine on the planet, with an enormous share of the search engine market. Just because Google search is dominant, however, doesn't mean it's necessarily good. In fact, the opposite is true; the quality of Google search has been getting worse and worse, and it's possible to identify the moment when it all went wrong.
3 Neat Linux Apps to Try This Weekend (September 26 - 28)
Just installed Linux on an old PC and want to know how to you can make the most of it? Or maybe you want to do more in the terminal? I've gathered some free and open source software for Linux that's worth an install this weekend.
This Open-Source Tool Let Me Install Windows 11 Without AI Features
AI is slowly becoming integral to many operating systems, including Windows. Copilot and Windows Recall are two of the main AI features available on Windows PCs. But what if you want your Windows computer to be free of these AI features? In that case, you can use Flyoobe to install Windows 11 without any AI components.
New Smartphone Company Just Dropped
You'd be forgiven for not knowing it, but Nothing had a budget sub-brand, CMF, that sold a few budget-friendly products. It will now continue its life as an independent brand, so now we have a new smartphone company.
5 Used Grand Tourers You Can Buy For the Price of a New Toyota Corolla
Grand Tourers on a budget. The more I engage with that question, the more examples I find that could meet that need. (Most of these) cars were built strong in a time to meet strict quality requirements and were built to last. Sure, the clientele demanded high quality cars, but those same buyers have long since moved on. This abandonment means that there are quality-built GTs that still exist out there, some occupying second-hand dealer lots or having been traded in search of a new appreciative owner. One who will breathe new life into them. And in return, be rewarded with a few more years of enjoyment.
Amazon Might Have to Pay You Back for Tricking You
If you have ever accidentally signed up for Amazon Prime when checking out, or had a ridiculously hard time trying to cancel, you could be getting some money back soon. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is forcing Amazon to pay members back for the unnecessary difficulties with its memberships.
For $20, the Blink Mini 2 Indoor and Outdoor Smart Camera Is a Steal
The latest Blink Mini 2 security camera is now available for an impressive 50% discount. This excellent deal slashes the price to just $20 on Amazon, which is a massive drop from its usual $40 price tag. This low price gives you a new security camera with a built-in spotlight and color night vision.
The New Raspberry Pi 500+ Has a Built-in Mechanical Keyboard
The Raspberry Pi 500 was the first Pi computer with an integrated keyboard, and now there’s an upgraded model to get excited about. The new Raspberry Pi 500+ has arrived with a higher-quality mechanical keyboard, better internal hardware, and all-important RGB lights.
Amazon's Fire OS Replacement for TVs Could Arrive Soon
Amazon is preparing to replace Android with its own custom-built Vega OS on Fire TV devices, and an accidental job posting for a software development manager for Prime Video just leaked it. We've been hearing rumors about this for a while, but it should arrive before the end of the year.
Anker Introduces Its Insanely Convenient Nebula X1 Pro Outdoor Projector
Anker is now offering the Nebula X1 Pro, a high-end rolling cart projector designed for indoor and outdoor venues with screens up to 300 inches. It costs $5,000 and is available for pre-order today.
Here’s How You Can Find Underrated Films Without Using an Algorithm
If you’ve ever felt that the streaming services you’re subscribed to seem to always give you more of the same, you’re not the only one. These platforms use algorithms that serve you content similar to what you’ve already liked. It creates a sort of narrow bubble or loop, which leaves little room for genuine surprise and discovery. Let’s change that, and help you find films you’ll love without the help of an algorithm.
This Lenovo Chromebook Is Just $139 Today
Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook price has dropped by a massive 57%, but it likely won't last long. You can get this Chromebook for just $139.00 at Best Buy, which is a major discount from its original price of $319.
This Is the First Phone With a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will power 2026's best phones, but that won't stop some companies from releasing theirs while this year is not over. Xiaomi is the first company to release a phone powered by Qualcomm's latest chip—meet the Xiaomi 17 series.
I Use the Arrow Keys More Than Any Other Keys in Excel
I love using keyboard shortcuts when working in Microsoft Excel, as they help me speed up my workflow and prevent me from having to alternate between my keyboard and mouse. One group of keys I find more useful than most is the Arrow keys. Here's what they can do.
Microsoft Will Offer Extended Windows 10 Updates To More People
The clock is ticking on Windows 10. We're less than a month away from the operating system's official EOL date on October 14th, after which point, unless you're eligible for extended updates, you'll stop getting security updates unless they're absolutely critical. Now, some regions are eligible for at least an extra year of updates, but probably not you.
This Used Luxury Hybrid Sedan Costs Less Than a New Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla is still holding its own in today’s car market—even against the wave of crossovers and SUVs. It’s affordable, reliable, and efficient—all the things people expect from a Corolla.
How I Created a Detailed Dashboard for All of My Self-Hosted Apps
Are you tired of trying to remember IPs and ports for your self-hosted apps? I finally figured out how to make my homelab easier to manage—a detailed dashboard of all my services.
Charge Your iPhone 17 Faster and Smarter With the Baseus PicoGo II Series
The Apple iPhone 17 series is here, bringing a new level of performance and plenty of polish, but, once again, no charger in the box. And if you’ve been using the same old adapter from years past, you’re probably not getting the speed or efficiency these new phones can actually handle.
How to Back Up Your Google Photos Library to a Hard Drive
Google Photos has been my primary method for backing up photos and videos for nearly a decade. I recently had the realization that it would be Very Bad if something ever happened to it, so I finally took the time to back up all my photos to an external hard drive, too.


